Custom AI Agents: OpenAI's Next Big Move

<p>OpenAI is empowering ChatGPT subscribers to shape custom AI agents for
specific tasks without the need for coding expertise.</p><p>In a world where chatbots can seemingly do anything, <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/openai/" target="_blank" rel="follow">artificial intelligence developer</a> OpenAI is taking
it up a notch. With the unveiling of <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/chatgpt/" target="_blank" rel="follow">AI platform</a> ChatGPT one year ago, OpenAI sent
shockwaves through the AI landscape. Now, they're back with a game-changer: a
platform for creating customized versions of ChatGPT, all without the hassle of
coding. It's an exclusive treat for <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/1/23581561/chatgpt-plus-paid-option-20-openai-waitlist">ChatGPT
Plus subscribers</a>, and it's about to redefine how AI is tailored to meet our
unique needs.</p><p>For those eagerly waiting to dive into this AI smorgasbord, OpenAI is
introducing these personalized AI agents, imaginatively named GPTs, <a href="https://openai.com/blog/introducing-gpts">via the GPT Store</a>. Though
the store's inner workings remain shrouded in mystery for now, OpenAI has a deal
for creators: they'll eventually receive compensation based on how extensively their
GPTs are utilized. These AI wonders will be available to ChatGPT Plus
subscribers and OpenAI's enterprise customers, who will be able to craft their
own internal GPTs.</p><p>The Big Reveal at DevDay</p><p>This announcement came to light at <a href="https://devday.openai.com/">OpenAI's
DevDay</a>, the company's very first developer conference held in San
Francisco. The audience was treated to more than one revelation, including a
turbocharged and more cost-effective GPT-4, reduced pricing for developers
incorporating OpenAI models into their apps, and the astounding news that
ChatGPT now boasts a staggering 100 million weekly users.</p><blockquote><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We’re all ready to kick off our first ever OpenAI DevDay! See you soon! Tune into the keynote at 10 AM PST: <a href="https://t.co/58pPC7gpwj">https://t.co/58pPC7gpwj</a> <a href="https://t.co/oWN4Fltm2y">pic.twitter.com/oWN4Fltm2y</a></p>— OpenAI (@OpenAI) <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenAI/status/1721578256217076000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2023</a></blockquote><p>Customization Unleashed</p><p>OpenAI acknowledged the community's thirst for personalizing ChatGPT to
suit their specific needs. While Custom Instructions introduced in July allowed
users to set preferences, the hunger for greater control persisted. Power users
often maintained lists of meticulously crafted prompts and instructions,
manually inserting them into ChatGPT. With GPTs, this tedious work would become
a thing of the past.</p><p>The GPT platform boasts a versatile interface that lets you define how
your GPT interacts with users before you deploy it. During a demo, the
"Creative Writing Coach" bot critiqued a writing sample in a PDF,
while another bot named "Event Navigator" was generated to assist
DevDay attendees. It auto-assigned a name, designed a profile picture using <a href="https://openai.com/dall-e-2">DALL-E</a>, and absorbed the event schedule
from a PDF attachment to provide informed answers.</p><p>Each GPT can be tailored to perform web browsing, utilize DALL-E for
image generation, and even access OpenAI's Code Interpreter tool for coding
tasks. A "Knowledge" section allows the upload of custom data, such
as the DevDay event schedule. The "Actions" feature enables GPTs to
connect to external services, like Canva and Zapier, for accessing data from
emails, databases, and more.</p><p>Competition in the AI World</p><p>With the introduction of custom GPTs, OpenAI joins the ranks of other
AI platforms like Character.AI and Meta, which have introduced AI personas in
popular platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. OpenAI positions
itself as a more utility-focused solution, emphasizing functionality rather
than creating bots that mimic human behavior. Nevertheless, OpenAI doesn't
discourage the development of GPTs with human-like personas.</p><p>Maintaining Privacy and Ethical Guidelines</p><p>Creators of GPTs won't have access to the conversations users have with
their agents. What usage data they'll have access to remains uncertain. OpenAI,
however, commits to monitor activity and block content like fraud, hate speech,
and "adult themes." The GPT Store will require agent submissions only
from users who've verified their identities. Initially, GPTs will be accessible
through shareable web links.</p><p>A Glimpse of OpenAI's Ambition</p><p>Ultimately, OpenAI envisions its GPT platform as a significant step
toward realizing its main goal: the creation of an AI superintelligence, or
AGI. Restricting access to paid subscribers is also likely to boost the
company's already rapidly growing revenue, as it seeks a valuation from
investors of up to $90 billion.</p><p>So, whether you're an AI aficionado or just curious about the future of
chatbots, this revelation from OpenAI promises a journey into a world where AI
adapts to your needs, no coding required.</p>

This article was written by Louis Parks at www.financemagnates.com.